Total Emergency Relief Program payments in Somerset County, Maryland totaled $416,121 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Somerset County, Maryland Receiving Total Emergency Relief Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Emergency Relief Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Maryland (Rep. Andy Harris) | $3,842,045 | 46.5% | 46.5% |
| 2 | 6th District of Maryland (Rep. David Trone) | $205,660 | 2.5% | 49.0% |
| 3 | 5th District of Maryland (Rep. Steny Hoyer) | $178,920 | 2.2% | 51.1% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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